The Manchester United Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge was a very close and tactical match with Manchester United winning the match 1-0 in a critical victory to their season ambitions.
It came to a turning point at the eve of half-time. In the 43 rd minute, Matheus Cunha scored a well-placed cross by Bruno Fernandes. It was the sole shot on target of United, but it was enough to win the game. This performance indicates an increasing trend in the recent performances of United. They are not conquering games, but they are getting more efficient. An opportunity was apparent, and they seized it with accuracy.
In self defense, United was well organized. In the second half, Chelsea moved forward, although there were few obvious opportunities. The backline remained tight and the midfield strive to disrupt the flow of the game.
In a bigger view, this victory might be crucial in the competition to get to the UEFA champions league. Scoring at this time of the season is even more valuable, particularly when it comes to close contests. In the case of Chelsea, the performance can be of concern. Being in possession and with an intent to attack did not equate to actual threat. The deficiency of cutting edge in the third part is also a problem.
In the case of Manchester United this was an achievement that was anchored on discipline and control and not flair. By so doing, they will not run out of hope to be in the top four.
